Financial Aid

The primary purpose of student financial aid is to provide financial assistance to students who would otherwise be unable to pursue a post-secondary education. The basis of financial aid programs is that the main responsibility for meeting college costs lies with the family. Financial aid programs are available to assist students and families who do not have the financial resources to meet the full cost of attendance. Here is a nice article on College Financial Aid.

There are many types of financial aid available to students such as:

Work-Study Jobs- based on financial need

Student Hourly Jobs- based on departmental funds

Scholarships- based on talent or merit such as

University Scholars

Regent's Student Award

Distinguished Achievement

Presidential Award

Grants- based on financial need

Loans- have to be paid back with interest

The Department currently is offering the following grant to Chemistry Majors: Generally speaking, your GPA weights 50%; participating in Chemistry Club 25%, doing research with chemistry faculty 25%, and service activities 25%.

The deadline for Summer is April 1 The deadline for Fall is May 1 The deadline for Spring is September 1.